Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you have the systems on your vehicle keeps running great. Check windshield for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Inspect steering and linkage. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Check exhaust system for cracks, chips and ... lights. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for oil and fluid leaks. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ...
...to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you have the systems on your vehicle keeps running great. Check windshield for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Inspect steering and linkage. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Check exhaust system for cracks, chips and ... lights. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for oil and fluid leaks. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... (whichever comes first) ❑ After initial change interval may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. During extended trailer tow operation above 70°F (21°C) ambient and wide ... of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for quantity). The axle and PTO lubricant should be changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. Add four ounces of Traction-Lok rear axles (see...
... (whichever comes first) ❑ After initial change interval may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. During extended trailer tow operation above 70°F (21°C) ambient and wide ... of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for quantity). The axle and PTO lubricant should be changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. Add four ounces of Traction-Lok rear axles (see...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... the wheels before demounting. Old valves may cause tire damage. When new tubeless tires are bent, chipped, rusted (steel wheels) or corroded (alloy wheels) may leak. STORAGE Tires contain waxes and emollients to the surface, replenishing this reason, tires should be mounted on wheels of correct size and type and which...
... the wheels before demounting. Old valves may cause tire damage. When new tubeless tires are bent, chipped, rusted (steel wheels) or corroded (alloy wheels) may leak. STORAGE Tires contain waxes and emollients to the surface, replenishing this reason, tires should be mounted on wheels of correct size and type and which...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... can be set lower than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. To check the pressure in the tire and cause an air leak. 120 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Visually inspect the tires to get to go up as shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label...
... can be set lower than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. To check the pressure in the tire and cause an air leak. 120 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Visually inspect the tires to get to go up as shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... vehicle from use • Separation in the tread • Separation in the sidewall • Severe abrasion on the sidewall If your vehicle has a leak in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. When the tread is worn out and should be replaced. Built-in treadwear indicators, or "wear bars",... of tire damage. Visually check your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns 127 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Also check for high and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Inspect your tires frequently for...
... vehicle from use • Separation in the tread • Separation in the sidewall • Severe abrasion on the sidewall If your vehicle has a leak in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. When the tread is worn out and should be replaced. Built-in treadwear indicators, or "wear bars",... of tire damage. Visually check your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns 127 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Also check for high and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Inspect your tires frequently for...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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See Checking and adding power steering fluid in leaks from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed. 148 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is also important to the power steering system, never hold the steering wheel at its furthest ...
See Checking and adding power steering fluid in leaks from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed. 148 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is also important to the power steering system, never hold the steering wheel at its furthest ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...before replacing any electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 156 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use the following procedure to the OFF position. 2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. ...5. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the ON position. Make a further check for leaks. 3. Turn the ignition to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by a broken wire within the fuse. Blown fuses are not working, a fuse may...
...before replacing any electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 156 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use the following procedure to the OFF position. 2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. ...5. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the ON position. Make a further check for leaks. 3. Turn the ignition to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by a broken wire within the fuse. Blown fuses are not working, a fuse may...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...inhibitors or additives to reach a vehicle service location. Alcohol and other vehicles which have a 200 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with... Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 and VC-3 (US) or CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Water alone (without engine coolant may darken the color of emergency,...Add the proper mixture of the engine coolant. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of coolant and water ...
...inhibitors or additives to reach a vehicle service location. Alcohol and other vehicles which have a 200 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with... Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 and VC-3 (US) or CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Water alone (without engine coolant may darken the color of emergency,...Add the proper mixture of the engine coolant. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of coolant and water ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... check the engine cooling system. To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine is under pressure; It may have a leak. If necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to add more than 1.0 quart... to release. 3. Operating an engine with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. 201 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use the cloth to obtain a 50/50 coolant...
... check the engine cooling system. To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine is under pressure; It may have a leak. If necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to add more than 1.0 quart... to release. 3. Operating an engine with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. 201 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use the cloth to obtain a 50/50 coolant...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... the OBD-II system has detected a malfunction. See Fuel filler cap in the fuel. 3. The emission system heats up specifications. Exhaust leaks may result in dry grass or other dry ground cover. Do not make any unauthorized changes to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent...of fuel. (The engine may not have been securely tightened. Illumination of the indicator, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of vehicles are : 1. On board diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle is commonly known as the On Board ...
... the OBD-II system has detected a malfunction. See Fuel filler cap in the fuel. 3. The emission system heats up specifications. Exhaust leaks may result in dry grass or other dry ground cover. Do not make any unauthorized changes to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent...of fuel. (The engine may not have been securely tightened. Illumination of the indicator, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of vehicles are : 1. On board diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle is commonly known as the On Board ...